Shoulders and hips
Shoulders and hips move in many directions, so training, long hours sitting and old injuries can leave them stiff. We check range and comfort, then decide how to care for a stiff or painful shoulder or a tight hip.
Extremity Adjustment in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A shoulder that will not reach, a stiff ankle or a sore wrist changes how you move all day. Extremity adjustments bring chiropractic care to the joints of your arms and legs.
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Overview
Most people link chiropractic care with the neck and back. Your shoulders, knees, wrists and ankles are joints too, and each one shapes how you walk, lift, grip and play.
A sore ankle can change your stride. A stiff shoulder can change your swing, and other joints start doing extra work. Extremity adjustment is part of the full range of chiropractic services we offer.
What it is
What is Extremity adjustment?
An extremity adjustment is a controlled chiropractic technique applied to a joint outside the spine, such as a shoulder, knee, wrist or ankle. It is done by hand or with a handheld instrument. The aim is to help a stiff or restricted joint move more freely so everyday and athletic tasks feel easier.
How it works
We test the painful joint's range, comfort and nearby joints.
The contact, direction and pressure are set for that joint.
We re-test the movement that was hard before.
What it helps with
- Stiff or restricted shoulders and hips
- Knee or elbow discomfort from repeated use
- Wrist and hand stiffness from typing or gripping
- Ankle or foot stiffness after old sprains
When it is not the right tool
- A joint with a suspected fracture or dislocation
- A hot, very swollen joint or one with a fever
- A joint recently operated on, until your surgeon clears it
The re-check
If the joint's motion and comfort are not improving, we change the approach or refer you for imaging or another opinion.
Why does one stiff joint matter so much?
Joints also tell your nervous system where your body is. When one stops moving comfortably, you shift your weight or change your stride. Freeing that joint, then adding movement work, can reduce those workarounds.
Manipulation is most often done on the spine, but other joints can be adjusted the same way, as the NCCIH overview of chiropractic care notes.
Conditions
Goals Extremity adjustment can support
We look at the painful joint and at how it works with the rest of your body, including your spine.
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Knees and elbows
Running, lifting and racquet sports put repeated force through the knees and elbows. An adjustment may help when knee pain from running or stairs comes with restricted motion.
Wrists, hands, ankles and feet
Typing, tools, old sprains and repeated impact stiffen the smaller joints. See how we approach joint stiffness and pain in the arms and legs.
Why here
Why Extremity adjustment at True Performance
Starts with the task you have lost
Walking, lifting a child, typing, running or swinging a golf club: we begin with the activity that has become hard, then find the joints involved. Every adjustment has a clear purpose.
Joints checked as a chain
We examine the painful joint along with the joints above and below it and your spinal movement. A sore knee can start at the hip or the foot.
Works with your spinal care
Extremity and spinal adjustments often fit in the same plan when both areas are involved.
Built for active people
Athletes, parents and people with physical jobs all bring different demands, and the plan follows yours.
Other options
Compare your options
Stretching, strengthening, rest and physical therapy help many sore joints. A joint that locks, gives way or swells may need imaging or an orthopedic opinion first. We use extremity adjustments when your exam shows a restricted joint is part of the problem.
Is it for you
Is Extremity adjustment right for you?
A good fit if
- A joint feels stiff or restricted and limits a task you care about
- Your pain changes with movement or position
- You are willing to add mobility and strength work
We check first if
- The joint was badly injured recently
- You have had surgery or a joint replacement in that area
- You have osteoporosis or an inflammatory arthritis flare
If the second list applies, we review your records and check with your physician or surgeon first.
Your visits
What to expect
A 15-minute intro call
A complimentary call about the joint, the task it limits and your goals.
Your comprehensive exam
About 90 minutes, plus data and history gathering. We test range of motion, strength, balance and how nearby joints move.
Your first adjustment
You may feel brief pressure or a quick, controlled movement, and sometimes hear a pop. We change the position or pressure if the area is tender.
Re-check and plan
We re-test the movement that was hard and suggest mobility work to keep the gain.
Cost
Cost and insurance
Cost depends on your exam findings and how many visits your plan needs. We explain it before you commit.
What your cost depends on
- How detailed your first exam needs to be
- How many joints are involved
- The number of visits in your plan
- Whether extremity work is paired with spinal care or rehabilitation
Booking policies
- Complimentary 15-minute intro call
- A card on file reserves your appointment
The clinic
Why choose True Performance
Our work in chiropractic care, neurological rehabilitation and sports performance shapes how we look at a sore joint. We weigh mobility, balance and the demands of your sport or job, then explain what we found and how we will track your progress.
Extremity adjustment sits within our chiropractic care for the whole body. Book an exam to see whether it fits.
Athletes and performance professionals we have worked with
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NFL Defensive End, Broncos, Texans, Titans, Bears, and Commanders
Christian McCaffrey
NFL running back, San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey / DJ Moore
NFL Athletes
Raquel Pennington
UFC World Champion
DeMarcus Walker
NFL Defensive End, Broncos, Texans, Titans, Bears, and Commanders
Juan Archuleta
Bellator Bantamweight World Champion and Rizin Bantamweight Champion
Curtis “Razor” Blaydes / TJ Dillashaw
#4 in the UFC Heavyweight Rankings / Ultimate Fighting Championship and UFC Bantamweight Champion
Corey Zalewski
Colombian National Team Snowboarder
Visit
Where to find Extremity adjustment
Visits take place at our Rancho Santa Fe office: 18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 507, in Cielo Village. The office sits near Lake Hodges, a convenient stop for golfers, riders and runners across North County San Diego.
The first step
Schedule Your Extremity Adjustment Consultation
- 01Start with a complimentary 15-minute intro call
- 02We explain what we find before any adjustment
Does an extremity adjustment hurt?
It usually feels like brief pressure or a quick, controlled movement. If the area is tender, we change the position or use less pressure.
Does insurance cover extremity adjustments?
We explain cost and payment options on your intro call, before you book an exam. The total depends on how many visits your plan needs.
Can I have extremity and spinal adjustments together?
Yes. When your exam shows both areas are involved, we include both in one plan and decide which joints to adjust at each visit.
How do extremity adjustments help balance?
Balance depends partly on how weight moves through your feet, ankles, knees and hips. When one joint is stiff, you compensate, and freeing it plus balance exercises can reduce that.
How often will I need extremity adjustments?
There is no standard schedule. It depends on the joint, how long it has bothered you and how it responds, and we re-check before adding visits.
Get the stiff joint moving again
Start with a complimentary 15-minute call with our team.